Kilicdaroglu also voiced concern that MIT will have unchecked power to launch covert operations both domestically and abroad.

The opposition says the bill will also let the spy agency monitor private phone conversations of citizens, and illegally blacklist people.

The Turkish government says the bill will make the MIT more efficient.

The Turkish opposition also says it will make legal efforts for the cancellation of the March 30 local elections, where the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) won a majority of the local government seats.